A property owner asks whether the price is visible before ordering, what an hour of drain work costs, what calling at night or at the weekend adds to the bill and whether driving is charged separately. These decide 50 points out of a hundred.
pirkanmaanputkitekniikka.fi · Pirkanmaan Putkitekniikka Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 2850445-4) is a 24-hour on-call plumbing/HVAC and drain service based in Tampere, serving the whole Pirkanmaa region; the site has a public drain service price list (drain maintenance services 72 euros/h VAT 25.5%, as on-call work 144 euros/h, service vehicle charge 35 euros, call-out fee evenings and weekends 100 euros), services include drain unclogging, cleaning, camera inspection and condition survey, and the business ID (Y-tunnus) is shown in the contact details.
84.4SCORE
Hourly rate for drainage work99
Price is shown before ordering100
On-call surcharge20
Service car compensation65
Basic metrics · 84.9
Digital quality88
Transparency100
Reachability60
AI quality score82
+ Public sewer maintenance price list on its own page: sewer maintenance services 72 euros/h (VAT 25.5%), as standby work 144 euros/h and a service van fee of 35 euros with no separate mileage charge
viemarihuolto.com · Suomen Viemärihuolto Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 2827639-1, auxiliary business names including Suomen Viemärihuolto.com and Suomen Vesihuolto) offers drain unclogging, pressure flushing, well emptying and drain camera inspection throughout Southern Finland with over ten suction and pressure flushing trucks; the site has an itemised public hourly price list by vehicle type (suction/pressure flushing truck 155 euros/h VAT 0%, camera truck 110 euros/h) and separate overtime and public holiday on-call prices, and the on-call service operates 24/7.
77.1SCORE
Hourly rate for drainage work60
Price is shown before ordering100
On-call surcharge60
Service car compensation61
Basic metrics · 83.0
Digital quality87
Transparency92
Reachability60
AI quality score86
+ The site has a public hourly price list itemised by vehicle type: suction and pressure flushing truck 155.00 euros/h (VAT 0%) and 194.53 euros/h (VAT 25.5%), camera vehicle 110.00 euros/h and assistant 57.00 euros/h
hrv.fi · HRV-Palvelut Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 2300028-1) offers sewer unblocking, camera inspection and servicing of separator wells in Kanta-Häme, Pirkanmaa and Uusimaa; the company has a webshop where the price range for sewer unblocking is shown in euros (from 164.72 euros/h, VAT 25.5%), and a 24/7 on-call number serves acute blockages around the clock.
66.7SCORE
Hourly rate for drainage work68
Price is shown before ordering50
On-call surcharge100
Service car compensation0
Basic metrics · 70.7
Digital quality62
Transparency87
Reachability52
AI quality score77
+ In the online shop, the price range for drain unclogging is shown in euros, from 164.72 euros up to 175.30 euros/h (VAT 25.5%) and 131.25 euros (VAT 0%), even before ordering
Basic metrics: 70.7, rank 3 · no change
– Service vehicle compensation: Service vehicle compensation is not mentioned on the front page, the on-call compensation page or the online shop's drain maintenance pages.
viemaripalvelusuper.fi · Viemäripalvelu Super Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 3437274-2) serves Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and the whole Uusimaa region 24/7 with over thirty years of experience; services include drain unblocking, emptying of pumping stations and wells, vacuum truck service and drain camera inspection. Prices are given as a quote, not as a public price list on the site.
55.8SCORE
Hourly rate for drainage work43
Price is shown before ordering100
On-call surcharge20
Service car compensation7
Basic metrics · 58.9
Digital quality70
Transparency52
Reachability60
AI quality score51
+ On call 24/7 and serves Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and the whole Uusimaa region with over thirty years of experience
24center.fi · 24 Center Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 2774786-8) is an on-call vacuum truck and pipe service that opens drains with a vacuum truck and pressure flushing, empties wells and pumping stations, and serves 24/7; the site states a weekday charge for a plumber of 89 euros/hour (VAT 25.5%) and a service vehicle charge of 90 euros, and on-call and weekend prices are given when ordering. The company looks for the nearest free vacuum truck in the customer's area.
54.6SCORE
Hourly rate for drainage work0
Price is shown before ordering100
On-call surcharge20
Service car compensation100
Basic metrics · 70.0
Digital quality80
Transparency68
Reachability60
AI quality score68
+ The plumber's weekday hourly rate is stated on the site in euros: 89 euros/hour (incl. VAT 25.5%) and a service vehicle charge of 90 euros
suomenpaineautot.fi · Suomen Paineautot Oy (business ID (Y-tunnus) 2736980-1, auxiliary business name Viemärinavaus24) unclogs drains, sewage wells and cesspits by pressure flushing in Uusimaa and all of Southern Finland; an on-call service helps in urgent cases 24/7 and the range includes a suction truck, drain camera inspection, and maintenance and inspection of subsurface drainage. Prices are given as a quote, not as a public price list on the site. In the PRH business information the company's web address is registered as suomenpaineautot.fi, which confirms the holder.
28.2SCORE
Hourly rate for drainage work0
Price is shown before ordering0
On-call surcharge0
Service car compensation0
Basic metrics · 56.4
Digital quality62
Transparency52
Reachability60
AI quality score51
+ An on-call service helps in acute cases 24/7, also at night and on public holidays, in the Uusimaa region and across Southern Finland
Basic metrics: 56.4, rank 6 · no change
– Drain work hourly rate: Prices are not published on the front page or on the drain opening, drain camera inspection or blocked drain page.
Cheapest hourly rate published on the page for drain unblocking, flushing or camera inspection, VAT included, no assistant.
€70 or less = 100 points, €240 or more = 0, in between directly proportional.
24 p
Price is shown before ordering
QUESTIONCan I see the price before I call?
Whether the company's page has an hourly price list or service-specific prices.
Hourly price list on the page = 100, only from-prices for some services = 50, no prices = 0.
14 p
On-call surcharge
QUESTIONHow much extra is charged at night or at weekends?
Difference between the hourly rate for on-call work and for regular work, or the stated on-call compensation.
No call-out surcharge = 100, supplement under €50/h = 60, supplement €50/h or more = 20.
8 p
Service car compensation
QUESTIONIs driving charged separately?
Service car compensation in euros per visit, VAT included.
0 € = 100 points, 100 € or more = 0, in between directly proportional.
4 p
Basic metrics
Digital quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score
Basic metrics × 0.5
50 p
Notes
The comparison includes six drain maintenance companies. The hourly prices are prices shown on the page for drain work (unclogging, flushing or camera inspection) including VAT, and the companies' equipment and areas differ.
Viemäripalvelu Super's price list states VAT as 24%, although the current tax rate is 25.5%. The price has been taken from the page as it is. HRV states prices in its online store as from-prices.
If a company does not state some information on its website, the motive gets 0 points for it and the reason is shown in the section.
About this comparison
We scored 6 drain-unblocking and drain-maintenance companies on 22 metrics. The most important question for the customer: are the price list or hourly rate visible online before making contact, are on-call and overtime surcharges itemised, and are the range of services and the service area stated openly, or do the price and terms become clear only in a quote?
Opening a drain is most often an urgent order: a blockage announces itself when water rises from a floor drain or the toilet overflows, and the work cannot be postponed to the next working day without the risk of water damage. That is why the most important thing to compare is how openly the company states the price and terms online before you call. Some operators show the hourly rates and on-call surcharges in euros, others give the price only as a quote. This comparison collects companies that unblock and service drains for consumers using suction trucks, pressure flushing and camera inspection, and they are scored by how transparently price, services and operating area are shown.
What transparency means in this category
Price list or hourly rate visible online before making contact (22), a concrete price example in euros or an itemised price list displayed (12), on-call and overtime surcharges or call-out fee itemised (10), round-the-clock (24/7) on-call service offered and stated (8), service range stated (suction truck, pressure washing, well emptying) (12), sewer camera inspection or condition survey offered as a service (8), service area stated clearly (10), phone and e-mail or contact form displayed (10), business ID (Y-tunnus) or company details displayed on the site (8)
How to read the comparison correctly: Half of the points come from buyer's questions, i.e. things the buyer finds out before deciding. The other half measures how openly the company publishes its prices, terms and contact details. Clear differences in points indicate a genuine difference: one tells you the price immediately, another only after logging in. Close scores should not be read as a ranking order, because every measurement has a margin of variation. The measurement accuracy and the full calculation formula are open in the methodology.
Customer experience is brought into the assessment separately. We also collect customer feedback and customer experiences about companies through separate surveys. The survey results will be added to the overall assessment later.
The comparison covers companies that unblock and service sewers for consumers: blockage clearing, pressure flushing, vacuum truck service, well emptying and sewer camera inspection. The scores show how openly the company presents its price, on-call surcharges, service range and operating area before contact.
This is about emergency unblocking and maintenance, not a pipe renovation or sewer line renovation. Price comparison and lead-brokering platforms (for example Putkarit, Kodinplaza, Urakkamaailma and Urakkadiili) have been left out, because they are not actual drain maintenance companies but collect requests for quotes for several providers.
Comparison guide
What to consider in the comparison
Drain servicing is almost always priced by the hour, not as a fixed price for the work. The total price depends on how long the job takes, the type of equipment (vacuum truck, high-pressure flushing truck, camera inspection truck) and whether an assistant is needed.
On-call time raises the price clearly. Evenings, weekends and public holidays typically cost more, and some companies additionally charge a call-out fee or a service van allowance.
An acute blockage should be dealt with immediately, because overflowing waste water can cause costly moisture damage that insurance does not always cover. Non-urgent maintenance, on the other hand, can be scheduled for a weekday, when the price is lower.
The service area varies. Some companies serve only the capital region or a single region, so check that the company will come to your own address.
The household tax deduction (kotitalousvähennys) can reduce the cost of the work when the work is done in your own home. The deduction applies to the labour portion, not to materials or travel costs.
How Suomen Paras assesses and scores
Every company is measured with the same public formula: half of the points come from buyer's questions and half from basic metrics, which have four pillars: technical quality, transparency, reachability and AI quality score. Ranking cannot be bought, and you can see the origin of each point on the company's profile. Read the full methodology →
Expert tips
Always ask for the price in euros and specify whether it includes the service vehicle allowance, the call-out fee and any on-call surcharge. That way you avoid surprises on the invoice.
Describe the location and symptoms of the blockage as precisely as possible by phone. It helps the company send the right equipment in one go, so there are not two visits.
In case of a recurring blockage, ask for a sewer camera inspection. The inspection report tells you whether the pipe has a structural defect and saves unnecessary clearing visits.
In a housing company, agree on preventive pressure flushing. Regular flushing removes grease and sludge deposits and prevents blockages along the entire line.
Also compare reachability: the value of genuine 24/7 on-call service and a fast response time is emphasised when a blockage strikes unexpectedly at night or on a public holiday.
Frequently asked questions
How much does drain unblocking cost?
The price is generally hourly. For example, in public price lists the hourly rate for sewer maintenance starts at around 72 euros on weekdays, and a suction or pressure flushing truck costs more. During on-call hours the price is higher and a service vehicle charge or call-out fee may be added. The final sum depends on the duration of the work and the equipment.
Is the price visible online before ordering?
Varies. Some companies present an itemised hourly rate list and call-out surcharges on their website or in an online shop, while others give the price only as a quotation by phone. This comparison scores companies precisely according to how openly the price is displayed.
What is the difference between drain unblocking and pipe renovation?
Drain unblocking and maintenance is urgent work: removing blockages, pressure flushing, emptying wells and camera inspection. Pipe renovation, i.e. relining, in turn replaces or coats the piping. This comparison covers unblocking and maintenance, not renovation.
Should you clear a blockage yourself or hire a professional?
A shallow floor drain can often be cleaned yourself, but if water rises from several points or the blockage is deep in the main line, a professional's pressure flushing opens it without damaging the pipework. Delay can lead to moisture damage.
Do you get a report on the work?
A sewer inspection usually produces a report that describes the condition of the pipe and the location of any fault. The report is useful especially for recurring blockages and in connection with a property purchase. Ask for the report separately when you place the order.
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